An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Materials and Welding Challenges for Offshore Oil & Gas Industries
Materials Selection, Physical Metallurgy and Weldability
Course Overview
Offshore Oil and Gas industries always operate in highly demanding environment. Materials Selection, Welding & Corrosion challenges are immense and require excellent knowledge and expertise.
This Materials and Welding Challenges for Offshore Oil & Gas Industries training course is an extensive, in depth 5 day course on welding, metallurgy, and corrosion aspects of various materials used in Offshore Oil and gas Industries and is targeted to develop the skills in handling these underlined issues.
This Saudi GLOMACS Materials and Welding Challenges for Offshore Oil & Gas Industries training course discusses in great details, various alloys, their metallurgical properties, design requirements as per the construction codes, welding practices, damage mechanisms, mitigation in offshore oil and gas production environments. It narrates materials selection criteria, welding problems, corrosion requirements and the best ways to achieve best results under most demanding offshore oil and gas production environments.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to Guidelines for Materials Selection for Offshore O&G Production Equipment
- EEMUA Publication 194, Guidelines for materials selection and corrosion control for subsea oil and gas production equipment
- ISO 21457-2010-Materials selection and Corrosion Control for Oil and Gas Production System
DAY 2: Introduction to Guidelines for Materials Selection for Offshore O&G Production Equipment (Continuation)
- Petroleum, Petrochemical, and Natural Gas Industries — Materials for use in H2S-containing environments in oil and gas production
- NACE MR 0175-ISO 15156, 2015
- Norsok M001
DAY 3: Materials for Offshore O&G Environments, Metallurgy and Welding Issues
- Duplex Stainless Steels
- Introduction to Duplex Stainless Steel
- Metallurgy
- Welding Issues
- Case Histories, Application Experiences
- Super Austenitic Stainless Steels
- Introduction
- Physical Metallurgy
- Welding Considerations
- Super Austenitic vs. Duplex Stainless Steel
- Design and Fabrication Pros and Cons
- Weldable Super Martensitic Stainless Steels
- Introduction
- Metallurgy
- Welding Issues
- Case Histories, Application Experiences
DAY 4: Materials for Offshore O&G Environments, Metallurgy and Welding Issues (Continuation)
- Nickel Alloys
- Introduction
- Metallurgy
- Welding Issues
- Case Histories, Application Experiences
- Clad Steels
- Introduction
- Metallurgy
- Welding Issues
- Case Histories, Application Experiences
- Martensitic (13Cr) Stainless Steels
- Introduction
- Metallurgy
- Welding Issues
- Case Histories, Application Experiences
- Precipitation Hard-enable Stainless Steels
- Introduction
- Metallurgy
- Welding Issues
- Case Histories, Application Experiences
DAY 5: Materials for Offshore O&G Environments, Metallurgy and Welding Issues (Continuation) & Corrosion, Service Experiences, Failure Analysis
- Austenitic Stainless Steels
- Introduction
- Metallurgy
- Welding Issues
- Case Histories, Application Experiences
- Titanium Alloys
- Introduction
- Metallurgy
- Welding Issues
- Case Histories, Application Experiences
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.


About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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